HF5086

Purpose

To require the governor to deliver a state of the state address to the legislature every year, within a specific timeframe after the legislative session begins.

Main Provisions

• Codifies a requirement in Minnesota Statutes (chapter 4.1) that the governor must deliver a state of the state address to the legislature.
• The address must be delivered no later than 30 days after the date the regular legislative session convenes, each year.
• The delivery is designated to be to the legislature.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a new statutory duty and deadline for the governor’s annual state of the state address.
• Adds this requirement to Minnesota Statutes chapter 4.1, creating a formal timing standard for the address.

Practical Implications

• Sets a predictable schedule for the annual address, which could influence legislative planning, committee calendars, and early-session priorities.

Terminology and Key Concepts (from the bill)

• state of the state address
• governor
• legislature
• regular legislative session convenes
• Minnesota Statutes chapter 4.1

Relevant Terms - state of the state address - governor - legislature - regular legislative session - Minnesota Statutes - chapter 4.1 - annual address timing